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Overdale Junior School
Goodgraded 14/09/2022Ages 7–11480 pupils
Overdale Junior School is a primary school for pupils aged 7 to 11 in Leicester. The school has around 480 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 14/09/2022, Overdale Junior School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Leicester can view Overdale Junior School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Leicester (LE2 3YA), Overdale Junior School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 14/09/2022. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points2 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)69%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)11%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score107
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score107
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake12.1%
Free school meals12.1%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language45.4%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled100%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing94.6%
Attendance94.6%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher23.3
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence12.1%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Leicester
All schools in Leicester →Overdale Infant School0.1 miLeicester Partnership SchoolGood · 0.4 miSt Thomas More Catholic Voluntary AcademyGood · 0.5 miWater Leys Primary SchoolGood · 0.7 miSir Jonathan North Girls' College0.6 miLancaster AcademyGood · 0.6 mi
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